Little, 24, led Seattle and the NWSL with 16 goals in 23 games, a record for the fledgling NWSL in its second year of existence. Little also tied for second in the league with seven assists, trailing Seattle teammate Jess Fishlock by one.

A native of Scotland and a former member of the Arsenal women’s team, Little was named the league’s Player of the Month three times this season — another NWSL record — and notched four two-goal games during the 2014 campaign.

“Kim Little blows me away,” Reign team captain Keelin Winters said in the team’s announcement. “I think she blows everyone away. I give her the ball with the utmost confidence that she is going to do something good with it and create something for us.”

Little also scored in six-consecutive games May 10 through June 7 as she helped Seattle rally into this Sunday’s NWSL championship game at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila. After finishing the 2013 season in last place, the 16-2-6 Reign will match up with FC Kansas City (12-7-5) in the title match.